Swordfish
Availability: Fall, winter.
Why swordfish?
Typically swordfish are caught by by super destructive gill nets and drift nets on boats that are out to sea for at least 30 days at a time, often with slave labor, and I've always abhorred it. But thanks to an experimental hook and line fishery permit and a thrilling movement to ban gillnetting and encourage hook and line, rod and reel fishing, we have swordfish that we can feel great about.
The stocks are very healthy and our fishermen follow strict protocols, which means that this is the freshest swordfish you've ever had (caught on a short offshore boat trip as opposed to 30 days in deep water with horrible gear), and it's creating a sustainable swordfish fishery off the California coast. The ultimate goal is to transition out of the egregious drift nets and longlines and adopt this hook and line buoy fishing alternative. Let's encourage these guys!
Photo by Ralph Pace
Prep
Swordfish will always arrive steaked and ready to cook.
Gear and fishery info
hook and line, rod and reel
#KnowYourFisherman
Our Halibut is caught by Captain Gerritsen F/V Piky, San Diego, CA
Health concerns
Enjoy once a week if you’re lucky enough to get it!
Recipes
